A shiny chrome plated faucet is common in scores of kitchens today. Chrome is quite durable but can be scratched with a heavy-duty scouring pad. If you enjoy the look of chrome, use care when cleaning your faucet. Also evaluated were the single-handled faucets which are the most popular design. They combine spray head and spout for added convenience and flexibility. But the test findings apply to other faucets designs as well.

Time for chemistry class. Faucet exteriors are assaulted with charged metal atoms. These particles bond chemically to the surface of the base metal by a procedure called physical vapor deposition, or PVD. The issue is that different metals have an effect on assorted finishes. Even nickel and bronze. The evaluation team discovered that faucets with PVD finishes stood strong despite their honest attempts to scratch and mar them. PVD finishes are not 100% bullet proof however and heavy-duty corrosives (i.e. drain cleaner) can lightly discolor them.

Other Brands: There are many other brands of faucets to choose from, but these five are the most popular and will fit within most of the budgets out there. They are not the most expensive (depending on the model) and they are not the cheapest, in most cases. These faucet brands, however, all have one thing in common, they back their products with good warranties and they use high-quality materials for the construction of their products.